The new signs, which have begun to be installed this week,
are customized for each station entrance and address prohibited activities in
the Metrorail system: no smoking; no eating and drinking; no animals (except
service animals); no audio or video devices (without earphones); no littering
or spitting; and no carrying of dangerous or flammable items into the system.

The signs carry the internationally understood symbols of a
red circle with a slash through the prohibited behavior.

The installation of these new signs is part of a continuing
effort to remind Metrorail riders the rules of riding the system. This summer,
Metro installed temporary prohibition signs inside portable sign cases near
Metrorail station kiosks.

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

The new bike car contains 14 racks that will provide more room to maneuver bicycles on and off the train. A set of seats were removed from the lower level of the vehicle to make room for the bike racks.